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Edson Barboza UFC

Edson Barboza

•    25-3 in Muay Thai with 22 Knockouts. Ended 17 fights in the first round. Highly decorated Muay Thai practitioner with many titles to his name

•    Wins over Njokuani, Pearson, and Etim were Fight of the Night winners. Also won KO of the Night for win over Etim.
TRAINING: A typical day of training starts with sparring training in the morning. I go back to my house to have a good meal, rest, and then go back to training to do other sessions of MMA training like boxing, wrestling, strength and conditioning or any other training like that.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began fighting professionally in MMA in 2009, but I’ve wanted to fight my whole life.

What ranks and titles have you held? Renaissance MMA Championship, and Ring of Combat Championship

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ is my hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a dream realized, but I don't want to just fight; I want to give a show for the UFC's fans.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I have always been a fighter, since I was eight years old.

Favorite grappling technique: Half guard

Favorite Striking technique: All combinations of punches and kicks.
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